| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL25318.001 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Wool cloth; cotton embroidery |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Qualification badge: Signaller 'S', RAF - Flying Officer M D Freudenstein RAAF, 640 Squadron RAF
Description
Embroidered Signaller 'S' brevet, with white wing, and white 'S' within a light blue wreath, all on a RAAF blue background. Badge has privately manufactured aluminium backing plate.
History / Summary
Associated with 421324 Flying Officer Morris Dolf Freudenstein RAAF, who served with 640 Squadron RAF during World War Two. The 'S' brevet was an official issue to overcome the problem of full trade qualification recognition, for Warrant Officers or Officers with Wireless Air Gunner qualifications, after the ommission of the 'sparks' badge. The 'S' brevet overcame the unofficial practice of wearing the 'WAG' brevet.